FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2002

FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2002

Chair: Milica PESIC, director, Media Diversity Institute (UK)

10.00—11.30: Plenary Session #5
THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT
Political and economic pressures on broadcasters. How costs affect a story: commercial versus public broadcasting. The media and conflict — the price of truth. Growing dangers of covering stories like armed militancy. How media contributes to conflict escalation and de-escalation: is that the case that more than ever, in terms of news, war is better than peace, violence is better than non- violence? Public and media attitudes. The role of regional broadcasters and western journalists, based in the area of conflict, in key global stories such as the terrorist attacks and retaliation military campaigns. The position of Muslim journalists as free and fair participants in the story. The impact of inexperienced journalists placed into positions of difficult judgment. The importance of training to the media — from survival to post-conflict reporting
Moderator: Milica PESIC, director, Media Diversity Institute (UK)
Panelists:

Yuri SHTERN, member of Parliament, chairman of inter-parliamentary Association «Russia-Israel» (Israel)
Elisabeth FILIPPOULIS, journalist, ERT (Greece)
Max UECHTRITZ, director of news and current affairs, ABC (Australia)
Nicolaas HAASBROEK, editor in chief, NOS news, (Netherlands)

11.30—11.45: Coffee break (Ballroom lobby)

11.45—13.15: Plenary Session #6
NEW CHALLENGES FACING THE MEDIA 2
What has changed since September 11? Reporting a new global war in new terms — the terrorism dimension. Media ethics and standards under new pressures — from vested interests, governments and groups described by some governments as terrorists. Impartial observers or the 'journalism of attachment.' Propaganda, stereotypes and manipulation. The role of mass media in investigating the roots of extremism and the causes of despair. Yugoslavia, Chechnya, Afghanistan: consistency or coincidence? Conflict reporting — The new kill ratio: military down, reporters up. The impact of new technology. New concepts of international justice: the law of war and war crimes.
Producer: Associated Press Television News.
Moderator: Jim LAURIE, vice president of Network News & Current Affairs, Star TV (Hong Kong)
Panelists:

Imran ASLAM, senior editor, The News Jang Group Printing House (Pakistan)
Stefan PAULI, journalist, ZDF (Germany)
Chandan MITRA, editor, Pioneer (India)
Murat LAUMULIN, political scientist (Kazakhstan)

13.15—14.15: Lunch (Asian Cafe).

14.30—20.00: Cultural Excursion: 'Kazakh Aul' Action Performance in Maralsai mountain pass (Talgar), hosted by the Mayor of Almaty region. The Festival will include performances by folklore ensembles, demonstrations of applied arts and crafts and national games. Guests will have a chance to enjoy the national cuisine of Kazakhstan.